How to Make Hanging Starfish

Who’s ready for a quick project? My girl Angie at The Country Chic Cottage, along with Carolina at Moore Craft Time are hosting 2 weeks of 15 minute crafts, and of course I had to do one for her! When I first told her my idea, I thought it might be too simple… but she loved it and so I’m going to share one of my best shop sellers ever – Hanging Starfish. I don’t make these any longer – but still get requests for them – so I hope this tutorial will help!

Don’t worry – it’s really not a 15 minute project – it’s more like a 15 second project – seriously! You’ll need starfish – any size, any shape, pick your poison. I’ve scoured the internets and the best price and customer service I’ve found is at QualityShells.com.

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You’ll also need some of these little triangle hangers. I got them at Hobby Lobby, about $2 for a pack of 16. Notice that they have a curved bit and a flat side – remember that, m’kay? Oh! and a hot glue gun – don’t forget your trusty hot glue gun!

Are you ready? It’s really as easy as 1,2,3. First decide which direction you want to hang the starfish – spin it around until you find the “up” side, then flip it over like a pancake.

Second: you’re ready for the glue. If your starfish has thicker legs, you can put it on a leg. For the smaller starfish, put your glue in the middle. Dry fit the hanger to make sure that it will be hidden behind the starfish to decide where to put your glue dot.

Third, put the hole in the hanger over the hot glue with the flat side facing down…

…and use your finger to smush the hanger down and ooze a little of the hot glue through the hole.

Now walk away.

Well don’t walk too far, because in about 10 seconds it’ll be dry.

Seriously quick stuff!

Now hang’em up and enjoy your hanging starfish.

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

Love the starfish hanging craft!! I have actually been wanting to put some up on the wall at our house on the coast and your post was exactly what I needed!! Thanks for the link to the website with great pricing and customer service as well!! Much appreciated.

Thank you for hosting your link party every week Gina. I love your site just have to transfer you onto my laptop. I’m glad you are on my blog as one of my favourites. Love your starfish, boy your creative I want to be like that when I grow up ha ha ha. Pity i’m 37 already.

Hello!!! I made a Simple, Organic Lip Balm recipe that you can adjust with essential oils for your personal tastes. It only costs around $.25 a tube and it is awesome! Thanks for hosting the party once again. Have a great week!Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com

I live “this close” to the seashore and I have added a few nautical pieces to my decor to reflect the beachy ambience and have always wanted to do “something” with starfish besides arranging them in a glass bowl: your project is the perfect solution ~ I can’t wait to do this project.

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